“Jordan joined it in 1984, for short” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.NBA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Jordan joined it in 1984, for short”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 12, 2026, where it runs at 19 Across and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.